used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
articledadjective
bound by contract
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
Bedford
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From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
conveyancernoun
a lawyer who specializes in the business of conveying properties
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
conveyancingnoun
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading His brother did the same in another office in Bedford Row; but he afterwards practised for himself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton afterwards passed a short term in one of the great conveyancing offices in London in order to become proficient in conveyancing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
a special situation
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
precisely as stated
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
WattsnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading Mr. A. E. Watts soon had a considerable practice as family solicitor and conveyancer.
Watts-Dunton
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From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
which person or people
From this reading BETWEEN Mr. Watts-Dunton and the brother who came next to him, before mentioned, there was a very great affection, although the difference between them, mentally and physically, was quite noticeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were articled to their father on the same day and admitted solicitors on the same day, a very unusual thing with solicitors and their sons.
